For many years now, the fans of the Memphis Grizzlies have lived and died with the result of every game. Even if it was a meaningless game in March, you could expect many angry tweets if the Grizzlies lost. At the same time, you could expect to see a torrent of praise if the team beat one of the contenders in the league. Pro sports fans, especially those of the Memphis Grizzlies, are definitely prisoners of the moment.
However, the “process” of tanking has changed everything. You always want your team to win, until you want them to lose.